Product Overview

For rice importers, wholesalers, retailers, institutional kitchens, and food-service operators requiring an economical staple for consistent high-volume use, non-basmati white rice provides broad culinary versatility and straightforward bulk handling. The milled grains have a clean white to ivory appearance, a dry smooth surface, and a generally medium-to-long grain profile without the pronounced slender form associated with basmati varieties. When cooked correctly, the grains become tender and pleasantly soft, producing a neutral cereal aroma and mild flavor that readily complements vegetables, meat, fish, curries, lentils, sauces, and seasoned preparations. This rice is particularly suited to everyday steamed rice, fried rice, rice bowls, institutional meals, catering menus, ready-meal production, and general household retail packs. Its dry, free-flowing format supports mechanical weighing, grading, repacking, and warehouse handling with minimal preparation requirements. For B2B buyers, flexible grade selection, long ambient storage capability, economical bulk transportation, multiple packaging formats, and consistent everyday demand support efficient large-scale procurement and distribution.

Key Features

1. Clean White Grains — Polished ivory-to-white kernels provide the familiar appearance required for everyday retail and food-service rice.
2. Non-Basmati Variety — General-purpose rice format offers broad culinary utility without the distinctive aromatic profile of basmati.
3. Tender Cooked Texture — Proper cooking produces soft, palatable grains suitable for everyday meals and large-volume preparation.
4. Neutral Flavor Profile — Mild taste pairs readily with curries, vegetables, meat dishes, sauces, lentils, and seasoned recipes.
5. Broad Culinary Utility — Suitable for steamed rice, fried rice, rice bowls, catering meals, institutional kitchens, and processed foods.
6. Low-Moisture Format — Properly dried grain supports ambient storage, commercial warehousing, and long-distance transportation.
7. Flexible Pack Sizes — Can be supplied in consumer, food-service, or wholesale packaging according to distribution requirements.
8. Bulk Handling Efficiency — Free-flowing dry grains simplify weighing, bagging, repacking, inventory control, and high-volume distribution.

Specifications

1. Product Type: Non-Basmati White Rice
2. Material/Composition: 100% milled rice grains
3. Processing Method: Cleaned, milled, polished, graded, and sorted
4. Grain Type: Non-basmati, medium-to-long grain
5. Color: White to ivory white
6. Moisture Content: Typically up to approx. 14%
7. Broken Grains: Grade dependent; available in multiple commercial broken-percentage grades
8. Packaging: Approx. 1–5 kg retail packs or 10–50 kg bulk bags
9. Shelf Life: Approx. 18–24 months under suitable storage conditions
10. Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, clean area protected from moisture, pests, and direct sunlight
11. Application: Retail, steamed rice, fried rice, catering, institutional meals, and food processing
12. Supply Format: Consumer-packed, food-service, or wholesale bulk quantities